MA digital media design graduate with more than 10 years’ experience in graphic design roles for SMEs. A track record as a self-motivated solution-driven team player with lateral and critical thinking skills. Now seeking a career progression in a UX-focussed role. Experience with user research methodologies, analysis of research datasets and synthesis of findings. Know-how of user journey mapping, user flows, personas, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes.
UX/UI portfolio: https://saramarcante.com
LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/saramarcante1
Work history
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Graphic designer/ marketing adminAlivini Company
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Importer and wholesaler specialising in Italian provisions and wines for the hospitality sector in the UK. Responsible for designing, updating, and producing printed and online marketing material to support the sales force.
• Kick-started an effective workflow for marketing material turnaround, keeping management and colleagues informed and consistently delivering results.
• Promptly supplied graphical solutions at short notice to exceed business needs.
• In charge of the social media plan and content creation for the company page on Facebook, which saw a 30% increase in page likes under my belt.
• The ideas person regularly providing inputs for new business opportunities.
• Coordinated with suppliers abroad requesting images and information to keep the product database up-to-date, occasionally translating guidance from Italian to English.
• Held down the position on a part-time basis while studying.
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Store Graphic ArtistWhole Foods Market
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Moved to Clapham Junction branch to take up the challenge of being the sole person in control of the whole in-store signage. Collaborated with the marketing specialist and provided advice and suggestions to leadership on ways to improve sales and customer’s experience.
• Awarded ‘Special Performer All Star 2014’ for my work in the organisation.
• Assisted with the smooth run of workshops with schools and in-store events.
• Took on special projects to implement the overall look of the store. Also, worked in partnership with the head office on several projects nationwide, such as ‘Aubergine All Star 2013’ and Whole Kids Foundation 2015 signage.
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- UX Design
- User Research
- User Flows
- Wireframing
- Competitor Analysis
- User Personas
- Vector Design
- Sitemap Design